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The Peculiar Case Of Dark Matter
7 september 2021 · 14 min
The universe is so much bigger than what people can see, and astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan is trying to figure out that which we can not see. Producer Rebecca Ramirez talks with Priya and reports on the theory about some of the secret scaffolding of the universe: dark matter. Lees meer
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So Long, Sofia
3 september 2021 · 15 min
Today, we bid farewell to our founding host, Maddie Sofia! Lees meer
In this special episode, the Short Wave team and some of our listeners remind Maddie of the huge impact she's had on all of us. There is laughter, a lot of crying, and so, so much appreciation for our duderino.
Maddie, may you come back into our orbit soon. We're so excited to cheer you on in your future adventures!
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Nudibranchs Do It Better
2 september 2021 · 13 min
Maddie and Emily get super nerdy one last time as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs. Not only are these sea slugs eye-catching for their colors, some of them have evolved to "steal" abilities from other organisms — from the power of photosynthesis to the stinging cells of their venomous predators. These sea slugs are going to blow your mind! Lees meer
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Pandemic Dispatches From The ER
1 september 2021 · 14 min
We're marking Maddie's last week on Short Wave! Lees meer
Today, Maddie wanted to highlight a COVID-related episode from earlier this year. The pandemic has been a big part of our coverage and this particular episode stands out.
We hear reflections from two emergency room health workers on the pandemic, how their lives have changed and their hopes as more and more people get vaccinated.
Tomorrow, a new episode!
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You Mite Want To Shower After This
31 augustus 2021 · 12 min
It's Day 2 of our trip down Maddie Sofia memory lane! Today's encore episode is all about how you're never really alone. Lees meer
We look at the tiny mites that live on your skin — including your face. They come out at night and mate. And we're not totally sure what they eat. See? Don't you feel better already?
Researcher Megan Thoemmes tells us about the lives of these eight-legged creatures — and what they can tell us about ourselves.
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Why A Good Scare Is Sometimes The Right Call
30 augustus 2021 · 12 min
This week is our last with Maddie as a host, so we're spending it with a trip down memory lane. The first episode Maddie invites us to relive and enjoy is our first listener question episode on the science behind thrill-seeking. She talks to psychologist Ken Carter about why some people love to get scared. Lees meer
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Is It Muggy Out? Check The Dew Point!
27 augustus 2021 · 10 min
Going on a run and curious about how muggy it's going to be out? Maddie Sofia chats with producer Thomas Lu about relative humidity and why some meteorologists are telling us to pay more attention to dew point temperature, not relative humidity. Plus — how moisture in the air and temperature influence the way our body "feels" when we're outside. Lees meer
Click here for the National Weather Service Heat Index chart referenced in the episode.
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The Fight To Save Sunflower Sea Stars
26 augustus 2021 · 12 min
Sunflower sea stars play a key role in ocean ecosystems on the West Coast - and they are disappearing in record numbers. Science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce tells us about the plight of the Sunflower sea star and one biologist's unique fight to save them. Lees meer
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How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy
25 augustus 2021 · 14 min
Medical transition-related treatments like hormone replacement therapy are associated with overwhelmingly positive outcomes in terms of both physical and mental health for transgender people. But, it can be hard to know exactly how to get started. Reporter James Factora explains where to start, common misconceptions about HRT, and the importance of finding community through the process. Lees meer
Read James' full reporting for VICE here: "A Beginner's Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy."
(www.vice.com/en/article/dyv33x/how-to-start-hrt-hormone-replacement-therapy)
If you're just learning about hormone replacement therapy for the first time, welcome! We're so glad you're here. You might want to read about the basics before listening to this episode. We'll be here when you get back!
● "Overview of Feminizing Hormone Therapy," UCSF Transgender Care"
(https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/feminizing-hormone-therapy)
● "Overview of Masculinizing Hormone Therapy," UCSF Transgender Care
(https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/masculinizing-therapy)
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Ultracold Soup - The 'Superfluid' States Of Matter
24 augustus 2021 · 12 min
(Encore episode) Class is back in session. We're going "back to school" to dig a little deeper on a concept you were taught in school: states of matter. Today, Emily and Maddie explore OTHER states of matter — beyond solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Martin Zwierlein, professor of physics at Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), discusses his work with ultracold quantum gases and observing superfluid states of matter. Lees meer
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To Build, Or Not To Build? That Is The Question Facing Local Governments
23 augustus 2021 · 12 min
NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer talks with Emily about a dilemma facing many local governments now. Should they develop in areas vulnerable to rising sea levels? Lees meer
On today's episode, we look at Sunnyvale, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's a situation complicated by a landowner that really wants to continue expanding there, Google.
In an episode last week, we asked who should be paying for climate change — taxpayers or private landowners with waterfront property?
For more on this story, including pictures and videos, click here.
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Micro Wave: Build Your Own Sandcastle Dreamhouse
20 augustus 2021 · 12 min
It's summer, which for some means spare time at the beach, splashing in the waves and...building sandcastles. On today's episode, Emily Kwong asks: Scientifically, what is the best way to make a sandcastle? What's the right mix of water and sand to create grand staircases and towers? Sedimentologist Matthew Bennett shares his research — and personal — insights. Happy building! Lees meer
Wondering what science and engineering are behind other summertime activities? Or just want to share your greatest sandcastle creations? Shoot us an email at shortwave@npr.org.
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When Sea Levels Rise, Who Should Pay?
19 augustus 2021 · 12 min
Facebook's campus on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay is at risk from rising sea levels. So is a nearby low-income community. That's raising questions about who should be paying for climate change. Taxpayers or private landowners (in this case, some of the world's largest tech companies) with waterfront property? NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer explains in the first of two episodes. Lees meer
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Spinosaurus: The Aquatic Dinosaur
18 augustus 2021 · 14 min
(Encore episode) We chat with National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim about his team's discovery of the Spinosaurus, the first known swimming dinosaur. The discovery and subsequent modeling showing the effectiveness of the Spinosaurus's tail underwater were detailed in Nature. Lees meer
And you can check out National Geographic's coverage here.
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COVID-19 News: A Hospital System Overwhelmed, Booster Shots Update
17 augustus 2021 · 9 min
In the last two weeks or so, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases in the United States has increased by about 40 percent. Compared to a year ago — when we didn't have the vaccine — we have three times the number of new cases on average. Lees meer
NPR correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with Maddie about a hospital system in Mississippi that's struggling to find beds for patients, the push to get kids vaccinated, and booster shots for people who are immunocompromised.
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Three (Hopeful!) Takeaways From The UN's Climate Change Report
16 augustus 2021 · 12 min
Last week, the U.N. published a landmark report — detailing the current state of global climate change. One thing's for sure, humans are causing a lot of this extreme weather by emitting greenhouse gases. NPR's Climate Correspondent Rebecca Hersher gives Emily three key takeaways from the report that might surprisingly help everyone feel a little more hopeful. Lees meer
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Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can Animals Recognize Their Reflection At All?
13 augustus 2021 · 11 min
(Encore episode) The mirror self-recognition test has been around for decades. Only a few species have what it takes to recognize themselves, while others learn to use mirrors as tools. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks us through mirror self-recognition and why Maddie's dog is staring at her. Lees meer
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Does Your Cat Like You — Or Just Tolerate You?
12 augustus 2021 · 12 min
(Encore episode) It's another installment of our series, "Animal Slander," where we take a common phrase about animals and see what truth there is to it. The issue before the Short Wave court today: "Do cats deserve their aloof reputation?" We look at the evidence with cat researcher, Kristyn Vitale of Oregon State University. Lees meer
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Bringing Service Animals Into The Lab
11 augustus 2021 · 14 min
(Encore episode) Joey Ramp's service dog, Sampson, is with her at all times, even when she has to work in a laboratory. It wasn't always easy to have him at her side. Joey tells us why she's trying to help more service animals and their handlers work in laboratory settings. Lees meer
You can read more and see pictures of Joey and Sampson in our original episode page. And you can learn about the work Joey does with service animals and their handlers here. We first read about Joey in The Scientist.
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Does Your Dog Love You? Science Has Some Answers
10 augustus 2021 · 11 min
(Encore episode) Clive Wynne, founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University, draws on studies from his lab and others around the world to explain what biology, neuroscience, and genetics reveal about dogs and love. He's the author of Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You. Lees meer
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Siriusly, It's The Dog Days Of Summer!
9 augustus 2021 · 5 min
Ever wonder why we call it the Dog Days of Summer? Today on the show — Emily gives Maddie an astronomical reason why we associate the sweltering heat of summer with the dog star, Sirius. Lees meer
So, before the dog days are over, have a listen — perhaps as you head out to the sky in search of the dog star.
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Gravitational Waves: Unlocking The Secrets Of The Universe
6 augustus 2021 · 13 min
Science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce gives us the latest in gravitational waves and shares what scientists have learned (and heard) from these tiny ripples in spacetime. Lees meer
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How To Correct Misinformation
5 augustus 2021 · 14 min
(Encore episode) The World Health Organization has called the spread of misinformation around the coronavirus an "infodemic." So what do you do when it's somebody you love spreading the misinformation? In this episode, Maddie talks with Invisibilia's Yowei Shaw about one man's very unusual approach to correcting his family. And we hear from experts about what actually works when trying to combat misinformation. Lees meer
For more on how to do science communication right, check out our earlier episode How To Talk About The Coronavirus With Friends And Family.
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COVID And Aduhelm On The Agenda At Denver Alzheimer's Meeting
4 augustus 2021 · 12 min
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference took place in Denver this year. Today on the show, NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton talks to Maddie Sofia about what he learned at the conference, the latest on the controversial new drug Aduhelm, and the potential links between COVID and Alzheimer's. Lees meer
You can follow more of Jon's reporting by clicking this link.
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Whales' Vital Role In Our Oceans
3 augustus 2021 · 14 min
Whales are more than just beautiful creatures — they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Today, Asha de Vos, marine biologist and pioneer of long-term blue whale research within the Northern Indian Ocean, explains why protecting whales is crucial for protecting the entire sea in this excerpt of TED Radio Hour. Lees meer
Listen to the full episode, An SOS From The Ocean, here.
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Caregiving During The Pandemic Takes A Toll On Mental Health
2 augustus 2021 · 13 min
Caregivers in the "Sandwich Generation" have reported a steep decline in mental health, as did others who had to juggle changes in the amount of caregiving they had to provide to loved ones. Caregivers have struggled with anxiety, depression and PTSD at rates much higher than those without caregiving roles. NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee talks about the study and her reporting with Emily Kwong. Lees meer
If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also check out this previous episode, 'How To Reach Out When Someone You Know May Be At Risk Of Suicide.'
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Lightning Bugs, Fireflies - Call Them What You Will, They're Awesome
30 juli 2021 · 9 min
There are thousands of species of lightning bug and they live all over the world except in Antarctica. Maddie and Emily discuss lots of other amazing tidbits about the family Lampyridae and talk about what humans can do to preserve the bugs, which are facing widespread habitat disruption. Lees meer
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Breaking Down The New CDC Mask Guidance
29 juli 2021 · 11 min
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance on wearing masks. Short Wave co-host Maddie Sofia and NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey explain what's changed and why. Plus, the latest on the Delta variant, a highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus. Lees meer
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Managing Wildfire Through Cultural Burns
28 juli 2021 · 13 min
Fire has always been part of California's landscape. But long before the vast blazes of recent years, Native American tribes held controlled burns that cleared out underbrush, encouraged new plant growth, and helped manage wildfires. It's a tradition that disappeared with the arrival of Western settlers. NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer explains how tribal leaders are trying to restore the practice by partnering up with state officials who are starting to see cultural burns as a way to help bring extreme wildfires under control. (Encore episode) Lees meer
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Sweat: A Human Superpower
27 juli 2021 · 12 min
Sweating is critical to helping humans avoid overheating, and it's different than how most animals cool down. Sarah Everts wanted to understand more about how humans came to sweat like we do, and wrote a book called The Joy of Sweat - which she talked about with Rhitu for this episode. Lees meer
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Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Hint: No)
26 juli 2021 · 12 min
It's a listener questions episode! Chuck, Short Wave fan, asks, "What is the current state of earthquake prediction systems?" Lees meer
For some answers, Emily Kwong chats with Wendy Bohon, a geologist and Senior Science Communication Specialist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS).
To look at real-time seismic data from hundreds of locations around the globe, check out the IRIS Station Monitor.
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The Great California Groundwater Grab
23 juli 2021 · 13 min
California is in the middle of a terrible drought. The rivers are running low, and most of its farmers are getting very little water this year from the state's reservoirs and canals. And yet, farming is going on as usual. Lees meer
NPR food and agriculture correspondent Dan Charles explains how farmers have been using wells and underground aquifers to water their crops. But that's all set to change. California is about to put dramatic limits on the amount of water farmers can pump from their wells, and people have some pretty strong feelings about it.
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Who Runs The World? Squirrels!
22 juli 2021 · 13 min
Squirrels are everywhere — living in our suburban neighborhoods to our city centers to our surrounding wilderness. Rhitu Chatterjee talks with researcher Charlotte Devitz about squirrels and how studying them might help us better understand the changing urban environment. Lees meer
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How Tall Is Mount Everest? Hint: It Changes
21 juli 2021 · 15 min
We talk to NPR's India correspondent Lauren Frayer about the ridiculously complicated science involved in measuring Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. And why its height is ever-changing. (Encore episode) Lees meer
Read Lauren's reporting on Mt. Everest.
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The Delta Variant And The Latest Coronavirus Surge
20 juli 2021 · 10 min
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the last month due to the Delta variant. NPR correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with Emily Kwong about where the virus is resurging, how some public health officials are reacting and what they are recommending. Also, with a spate of outbreaks at summer camp, officials are weighing in on what parents can do before they send children to camp. Lees meer
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Building A Shark Science Community For Women Of Color
19 juli 2021 · 11 min
As a kid, Jasmin Graham was endlessly curious about the ocean. Her constant questioning eventually led her to a career in marine science studying sharks and rays. But until relatively recently, she had never met another Black woman in her field. Lees meer
That all changed last year when she connected with a group of Black women studying sharks through the Twitter hashtag #BlackInNature. Finding a community was so powerful that the women decided to start a group.
On today's show, Jasmin talks with host Maddie Sofia about Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) and how it's uplifting women of color through hands-on workshops and community building.
To see pictures of MISS's first workshop check out their website.
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The Joy Of Ice Cream's Texture
16 juli 2021 · 14 min
July is National Ice Cream Month — and Sunday, July 18 is National Ice Cream Day (in the US)! Flavors range from the classics — vanilla and chocolate — to the adventurous — jalapeño and cicada. But for some people, including ice cream scientist Dr. Maya Warren, flavor is only one part of the ice cream allure. So in today's episode, Emily Kwong talks with Short Wave producer Thomas Lu about some of the processes that create the texture of ice cream, and how that texture plays into our enjoyment of the tasty treat. Lees meer
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Three Guidelines To Understanding The Delta Variant
15 juli 2021 · 14 min
Delta is quickly becoming the dominant coronavirus variant in multiple countries. The variant has spread so fast because it is more contagious than the variants that came before it. At the same time, the U.S. is equipped with highly effective vaccines. Ed Yong, science writer for The Atlantic, talks with Maddie about the interaction between the variants and the vaccines and how that will be crucial in the months ahead. Lees meer
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What Science Fiction Gets Wrong About Space Travel
14 juli 2021 · 12 min
Contrary to sci-fi depictions in shows like Iron Man and Star Wars, getting from point A to point B in space is a tough engineering problem. NPR Science Correspondent Geoff Brumfiel explains how space propulsion actually works, and why some new technologies might be needed to get humans to Mars and beyond. Lees meer
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The Ripple Effects Of A Huge Drop In Cancer Screenings
13 juli 2021 · 8 min
At the height of the pandemic, routine cancer screenings declined by 90 percent. Screenings are resuming and doctors are diagnosing later-stage cancers — cancers that might have been caught earlier. NPR science correspondent Yuki Noguchi of talks about whom this affects most, and about the ripple effects that missing cancer screening may have for years to come. Lees meer
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The Mysterious Ice Worm
12 juli 2021 · 14 min
On the mountaintop glaciers of the Pacific Northwest lives a mysterious, and often, overlooked creature. They're small, thread-like worms that wiggle through snow and ice. That's right, ice worms! NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks to Emily about how they survive in an extreme environment and why scientists don't understand some of the most basic facts about them. Lees meer
For more of Nell's reporting, you can follow her on Twitter @nell_sci_NPR. You can follow Emily @emilykwong1234.
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Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?
9 juli 2021 · 9 min
Summer's here. Time for a cool treat. So, you grab a popsicle from the freezer. Ahh ... that's better. Until, out of nowhere, a sharp sudden pain rushes to your forehead. You've got brain freeze! Lees meer
We talk with neuroscientist Caroline Palavicino-Maggio about the science behind these short-lived cold-induced headaches. Plus, some listener mail.
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FEMA Has An Equity Problem, Part Two: Race
8 juli 2021 · 12 min
FEMA acknowledges that the way it distributes aid often benefits some people more than others--and those who receive less aid are those people with the fewest resources to begin with. Rhitu Chatterjee talks with NPR climate correspondent Rebecca Hersher about her investigation into FEMA and why the federal government's response to disasters may disproportionately hurt people of color and their communities. Lees meer
Read more of Rebecca's reporting in "Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most."
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Teens Ask, We Answer: What's Up With COVID Vaccines?
7 juli 2021 · 14 min
People between the ages of 12 and 17 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and health officials expect this age group will soon be able to receive the Moderna one. So, health reporter Pien Huang and Short Wave producer Rebecca Ramirez talked to teens about their questions about the vaccine and what a strange year the pandemic has been for them. Lees meer
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FACT SMACK: Bats! They're Cooler Than Birds
5 juli 2021 · 13 min
With the help of ecologist Rodrigo Medellín, the "Bat Man of Mexico," Rasha Aridi (former Short Waver) presents the case for why bats are the best and coolest flying creatures out there! Lees meer
Are you a scientist who thinks Rodrigo is wrong and that the animal you study is superior? Let us know! You can email us at shortwave@npr.org. We'd love to hear the case for your critter.
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'Arrival': How To Talk To Aliens
2 juli 2021 · 13 min
(Encore episode) The 2016 movie Arrival, an adaptation of Ted Chiang's novella Story of Your Life, captured the imaginations of science fiction fans worldwide. Field linguist Jessica Coon, who consulted on the film, breaks down what the movie gets right — and wrong — about linguistics. Lees meer
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FEMA Has An Equity Problem
1 juli 2021 · 13 min
When a disaster like a hurricane or wildfire destroys a house, the clock starts ticking. It gets harder for sick people to take their medications, medical devices may stop working without electricity, excessive temperatures, mold, or other factors may threaten someone's health. Every day without stable shelter puts people in danger. Lees meer
The federal government is supposed to help prevent that cascade of problems, but an NPR investigation finds that the people who need help the most are often less likely to get it. NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher explains.
Check out Rebecca's full investigation here.
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The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis
30 juni 2021 · 12 min
A recent study published in Nature found that 37 percent of heat-related deaths are due to climate change. Dr. Renee Salas is seeing this in the emergency room of Massachusetts General Hospital. She's treating more and more patients for heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and intensified allergies. Today, she gives us a view into her work at the intersection of human health and climate change; plus, she envisions a new health care system that takes climate change into account. Lees meer
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Organic Chemistry Helped Me Embrace My Identities
29 juni 2021 · 12 min
As a kid, Ariana Remmel had a hard time figuring out where they fit in. So they found comfort in the certainty and understanding of what the world was made of: atoms and molecules and the periodic table of elements. Lees meer
Years later, they went on to become a chemist and science writer. On today's show, Ari talks with host Maddie Sofia about how chemistry has helped them embrace their mixed identities.
For more, read Ari's recent essay in Catapult Magazine: 'Organic Chemistry Taught Me to Fully Inhabit My Mixed Identities.'
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Lessons Learned From Hindered Contact Tracing Efforts In The U.S.
28 juni 2021 · 15 min
Early in the pandemic, contact tracing was viewed as one of the best options to quell the spread of coronavirus infections. The idea was to have public health workers track down people who tested positive, figure out whom they'd been in touch with and quickly get those people to quarantine. Places like Hong Kong and Singapore made headlines for their success stories. The U.S. aimed to replicate this, but came up short. Today, health reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin explains what went awry and the lessons learned. Lees meer
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